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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.82, 1,605.49 and 453.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.82, 1,605.49 and 453.69 is: 680.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.82 : 1,605.49 = 453.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.82/1,605.49 = 453.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.82x = 1,605.49 × 453.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.82x = 728,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,393.62/1,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.86

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